The production of construction materials is basic to all building activity and consequently affects most parts of the economy. Buildings, roads and most services depend on the availability of construction materials and the local production of these materials is one way to control costs.

PRODUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, Tasmania

1999-2000

2000-01

tonnes(a)

tonnes(a)

Building stone

8,221

5,656

Crushed and broken stone

1,548,312

1,568,595

Gravel

64.343

41,438

Sand

422,518

315,650

Other road materials

1,126,148

1,528,636

Source: Mineral Resources, Tasmania, Annual Review 2000-01.

Production of construction materials takes place throughout Tasmania.

PRODUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, Tasmania - 2000-01

Boral Construction Materials

Production totalled 712,000 tonnes, of which 48% was road making material.

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